President Joe Biden announced yesterday that he would need congressional approval to fund rescue and relief efforts in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene. The death toll has topped 130, with hundreds still missing.

Meanwhile, with thousands of dockworkers on strike, the White House is carefully weighing its options in an effort to get the supply chain under control. In addition, the conflict between Israel, Hezbollah, and Iran has escalated in recent days. Israel has now begun a ground operation in Lebanon.